Weird Crap in Australia

Episode 234 - The Shark Arm Murders (1935)

11.28.2022 - By The Modern MeltdownPlay

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In this episode, we delve into the fascinating and grisly case of the Shark Arm Murders, a series of bizarre events that took place in Sydney, New South Wales in 1935. The story centers around a tiger shark caught by fishermen that had a human arm in its stomach. This led to a shocking investigation that uncovered a web of murder, deceit, and organized crime involving illegal animal smuggling and blackmail. We explore the details of the crime scene, the investigation that followed, and the eventual arrest and conviction of the killer.Think you know the story? Guess again. Join Holly and Matthew as they look into one of Australia's most famous depression-era cases, and the twists that kept it in the public eye for decades.Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeodUsed under a Creative Commons license.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.

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